Safe Sidewalks LA Rebate Program Application Checklist
Property Owner
1. Apply at sidewalks.lacity.org or call 3-1-1. Upload property ownership documentation.
Property Owner - Within 14 days of request for additional information
2. A City representative will contact you if any additional documentation is required (examples: grant deed, trust, LLC operating agreement).
City - Upon City approval, project request moves to queue
3. City conducts site inspection and develops Rebate Offer amount.
City, Property Owner - Property owner has 14 days to accept or decline
4. City provides Rebate Offer via email. Inquiries and/or follow up for the Rebate Offer should be made to sidewalks@lacity.org.
Property Owner - Within 60 days upon accepting rebate offer
5. Hire a licensed contractor with an A, C-8, C-12 or C-61:D-06 license. Contractor resource list can be found at https://engpermits.lacity.org/srr/publicdocs/listofcontractors.pdf.
Property Owner - Within 60 days upon accepting rebate offer
6. Pull permits - do not go to a public counter. Use link provided in rebate offer email only. Apply for applicable no-fee permit{s) 1) Class A-Permit; 2) Tree Removal and Replacement; or 3) Tree Root Pruning.
Property Owner, City & Contractor - Construction must be completed within 90 days of issuance of permits
7. Conduct mandatory Pre-Construction Meeting. To schedule, call (213) 485-5080, or visit bca.lacity.org and select "request an inspector" prior to commencing construction or with any questions about the work.
Property Owner, Contractor - Construction must be completed within 90 days of issuance of permits
8. Construction occurs.
Property Owner, Contactor - Request must fall within 90 day construction period
9. Request final inspection. To schedule, call (213) 485-5080, or visit bca.lacity.org and select "final inspection".
City - Once construction is complete, certification request moves to queue
10. City certifies project; warranty period begins.
The City will issue a Sidewalk Certificate of Compliance.
Property Owner
11. Submit W9. W9 must be submitted in person or via US mail only - online submissions are not accepted.
City - Rebate checks mailed within 30 days of receiving W9
12. City mails rebate check.
*Property owners must follow strict timeframes to ensure rebate eligibility.